Running for Africa 2026

🎉 Lace Up for a Life-Changing Adventure! 🎉The 3rd Annual Running for Africa 2026 is HERE! Powered by: Fleet Feet Huntsville/Madison
📅 Save the Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026📍 The Park at Hayes Farm-Huntsville, Alabama💥 Gates open at 7:00 AM — Late registration on sight.
Get ready to run, walk, cheer, win prizes, and change lives — all before lunch! 🌍👟Join us for a high-energy morning of faith, fitness, and fun, all in support of Archangel Group International, a nonprofit on a mission to fight poverty and human trafficking in Africa. 💛
Founded by Decatur Police Officer Jonathan Macklin, Archangel Group International is “the hands and feet of Jesus”—restoring families, empowering communities, and providing critical law enforcement training across Africa.
 💫 RACE DAY LINEUP:🏃‍♂️ 5K Run – Starts at 8:00 AM🎉 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk – Starts at 9:00 AM👕 FREE Race Shirt for early registrants!🏆 Trophies for top overall & master male/female finishers (5K only)🥇 1st–3rd Place Medals in all age divisions (Male & Female) (All Participants will receive a race medal)
 💸 REGISTRATION FEES:🏃‍♀️ 5K Run – $25🚶‍♂️ 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk – $20📢 EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: September 1st, 2026 @ 12:00 AM.  If you want a free race shirt, you must be registered by then. 
🧒👵 AGE DIVISIONS:
14 & under15–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–64
65-6970 & up
We would also like to add that all finishers will receive a medal this year to display and add to their collections!!
💖 WHY WE RUN:Every dollar raised fuels hope.Every mile brings change.Every step you take helps combat poverty, fight human trafficking, and empower families across Africa. 🌍👣
Whether you’re racing for a medal, walking for a cause, or just hoping to win a prize — this is your moment to make a difference.
🙏 Thank you for your support. We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!